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Contiki holidays for 18- 35's have tours across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, America inc Hawaii and Canada and include Contiki Bali, a 4 star Resort in Seminyak and Contiki Resort Mykonos.
Contiki BALI
THE LAND OF THE GODS
The Balinese people are renowned for their friendliness; the shopping is second to none with bargains galore; and the nightlife is fantastic with choices to suit everyone.
It's one of the most picturesque tropical islands in the world with its sacred temples, cascading rice paddies, towering mountains and volcanoes, scenic lakes, lush tropical forests, world-class beaches and amazing surfing breaks. Bali is one of 17,508 islands that make up the Indonesian Archipelago.
The concept is simple!
A 4 star resort, at amazing prices, designed just for 18-35's. Contiki shows that just because you're young, doesn't mean you have to slum it! Contiki Resort Bali has it all - great location, fantastic inclusions, terrific facilities, friendly staff and like-minded guests. The resort covers 2.7 hectares and is located in Bali's latest hotspot Seminyak, just north of Kuta and Legian and close to great shops, restaurants and bars. It's 100 metres from Seminyak beach, and makes for a great base for exploring all Bali has to offer.
EVERYONE IS 18-35
The Coniiki experience is all about sharing travel experiences with people your own age from all over the world... think common interests and the same sense of fun!
CONTIKI ACTION PLANNERS
Central to the unique Contiki Resort experience are our Contiki Action Planners (CAPs). These friendly and talented individuals will help maximise your resort schedule by coordinating group or individual activities and offer advice on the huge array of options available. CAPs are the first people you'll meet, ready with a welcome drink, a resort info pack and weekly activity planner. Whether you're after action packed adventure or the best place to grab a bargain, they'll be on hand to point you in the right direction.
Contiki USA
America & Hawaii
and Canada
With a pop culture that infiltrates the planet, this super power will feel strangely familiar to everyone, but there's no substitute for actually being there.
You've seen it in the movies, you've heard it on the radio, bigger than Texas, larger than life. Immortalised by stars from Monroe to Madonna, from Sinatra to Sex and the City, the United States of America is glittered in glamour, festooned with fame and is dripping with dazzling attractions.
With a pop culture that infiltrates the planet, this super power will feel strangely familiar to everyone, but there's no substitute for actually being there. Feel the life of New York City, ride on Sunset Boulevard, surf in Hawaii, be humbled by the Grand Canyon, let the good times roll in New Orleans and experience the sensory wonderland that is Las Vegas. Take time to catch a baseball game, go white water rafting, soar on a scenic helicopter flight and visit Disney, the opportunities are endless.
Discover the American landscape in all its splendour: its mountains, its deserts, its forests and its beache ...
with Contiki, the land of the free will be just that.
Contiki Canada
Land of the maple leaf, blessed with more than its fair share of natural wonders from the majestic Rocky Mountains to picturesque glaciers, from clear blue snow fed lakes to towering old growth forests.
Canada is a thrill-seeker's paradise with a tasty menu of adventures to choose from - get wet and wild in a jet boat on the rapids of the St Lawrence River, test your nerves downhill mountain biking on the famed ski slopes of Whistler, explore the back country cowboy style on a horseback ride in Banff...
AND dance up a storm at the Calgary Stampede (the biggest darn tootin party in the Wild West!).
And there's more to Canada than just the great outdoors - it's home to some of North America's most unique and cosmopolitan cities. Feel like you're in France on the cobbled streets of old Quebec, soak up Montreal's European atmosphere and dance till dawn in one of many happening clubs; take a ride to the top of Toronto's CN Tower for a bird's eye view over Canada's largest city.
CONTIKI NEW ZEALAND
The magic of New Zealand
You've seen the magic of New Zealand on the big screen, now it's time to take it on in person with an action packed Contiki holiday!
Nowhere else on earth has such staggeringly beautiful and diverse landscapes, from the Franz Josef Glacier to the alpine playground of Oueenstown, and the boiling thermal pools of Rotorua to the untouched sand dunes of 90 Mile Beach. But it's not just about admiring the natural beauty, doing New Zealand with Contiki is about challenging yourself.
Don't just see the glacier, actually walk on it, check out the view from the end of a bungy cord, or skydiving at 12,000 feet! Like the water? Get into it - there's white water rafting, jet boating or take a surf at one of the wild and beautiful West Coast beaches.
It's all about having a great time and the Kiwis are some of the most chilled out and friendly people on earth. So kick back and enjoy the Kiwi lifestyle it's as they say - 'wicked'!
NORTH ISLAND AUCKLAND
The North Island is a fantastic mix of stylish cities, panoramic landscapes and endless beaches. Discover Wellington, New Zealand's capital city or go north, to Auckland the 'City of Sails' with its beautiful harbour. Alternatively, experience Maori country and Rotorua's thermal pools, or take time out and stay at Lake Taupo beneath the soaring volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. For the more active, sail through the spectacular Bay of Islands, swim at a secluded beach or walk in Waitomo's glow-worms caves.
SOUTH ISLAND
The South Island boasts possibly the most magnificent scenery found on Earth! National Parks abound with majestic mountain peaks surrounded by icy blue glaciers and separated by ancient fjords that cut deep into the landscape leaving breathtaking waterways abundant with marine life. The largest city is Christchurch, known as the lively English-style "garden city" while the rugged West Coast provides a diverse landscape of sea, mountains and activities. For fun and adrenaline, there's nowhere like Queenstown, a ski resort in winter, yet year round its full of action as it's become the unofficial adventure capital of the world.
CONTIKI AUSTRALIA
From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to amazing Uluru
Sure, we'll show you the Sydney Opera House, Uluru and The Great Barrier Reef, but we'll also take you off the beaten track. Our sense of adventure and local expertise will ready make the difference.
Life is all about challenging yourself. And sometimes, to uncover adventure, you have to go that little bit further. There's always more to explore and discover, and experiencing Australia with Contiki is a great way to do it. Australia is our home turf.
See staggeringly diverse landscapes from a hot air balloon in the desert, walk through ancient rainforests teaming with life, raft through the whitewash of the mighty Tully River, find out how bright the stars are when you are 3,000 km from the nearest city, touch the skin of a baby croc so you know what it feels like or join in the native dance and boomerang throwing of Australia's indigenous Aborigines - there's so much to see and do! It's your journey, and we'll be there to help you make the most of it!
On each itinerary we list the included highlights you'll experience. Travelling with Contiki, you're going to see and do more than you ever imagined...
Here's a snapshot of what's on offer:
Climb Sydney's Harbour Bridge and treasure the Opera House
Tantalize your taste buds sampling Australian wines in the Hunter Valley
Marvel at Uluru's (Ayers Rock) spectacular colours at sunset & sunrise
Suntan on a white sandy beach that's as long as the eye can see
Enjoy the wonderful weather and warm waters
Learn to surf along side those famous bronzed Aussie Life-savers
Cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos
Swim, snorkel and dive amongst coral, fish and other aquatic life in the Great Barrier Reef
Socialise with fun, laid back Aussie characters you'll meet at the places we visit
Understand Aboriginal Culture and Art
Hot air balloon to see the vast scenery of the Outback
Sail the picturesque islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Hike through the rainforests and mangrove swamps at Cape Tribulation
View Aboriginal Rock Art and Crocodiles at Kakadu National Park
Kick your heels up at a bush dance on a traditional Aussie farm
Watch the Stars and Milky Way under perfectly clear night skies 
Contiki Europe
Think of a place...
50 unique itineraries from 3 to 48 days that cover a range of regions,
countries and cities.
We now offer more than 50 unique itineraries from 3 to 48 days that cover a range of regions, countries and cities. Your choices range from longer Central European itineraries where we explore many countries, to itineraries that take in just one region or country, to City Getaways if you prefer to focus on just a few fabulous cities. To see what Contiki experience interests you, we've briefly detailed them.
Britian & Ireland
Experience the Green Islands! Take in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, packed with history, culture, tradition, music and hospitality. Sip creamy ales in centuries old taverns, buy hot fashion before it's even in the magazines and loiter in those magical places of myth and legend.
Central Europe
For those that wish to see as much as possible and have the time to do so! Generally starting, and finishing, in London, you'll enjoy European countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, Netherlands and many more.
Experience the diversity of each country, discover the variety of nationalities, see the famous icons, explore the sights and sample the wonderful foods that Europe is known for. From the vineyards of France to the breath-taking Swiss Alps, from the canal bars of Amsterdam to the elegant piazzas of Rome, you'll be amazed how much you'll see and how much free time, fun and friendships you'll establish along the way!
City Getaways
Focus on some of Europe's greatest cities! Our range of city combinations visit London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Sorrento and Athens!
These have all the advantages of other Contiki itineraries, the added bonus on City Getaways is the extra freedom, as you'll have 3 nights in many cities allowing you an extra day to explore the city further. Fly directly into Berlin and Rome and take advantage of more reasonably priced flights.
Regional Europe
Interested in a particular region or country, or short on time, then try these! Whether it's Italy, Spain, France or Eastern Europe, our Regional Europe itineraries immerse you in these different cultures, local customs, lifestyle and countryside.
Begin in Rome, Madrid and Vienna so you can take advantage of direct flights.
Eastern Mediterranean Island
Hopping & Cruising
Want to enjoy Greece, Turkey and Egypt, then these itineraries are for you!
They've much to offer • remnants of our earliest civilisations, lively bars and beaches, deep blue skies and warm sea water. Take in the sights, and experience the fast-track lifestyle of Athens, Istanbul and Cairo. Explore picturesgue Egypt and Turkey, home to some of the wonders of the world - the Pyramids, Valley of the Kings and Ephesus.
Then slow down by cruising from port to port on the silky blue Aegean, enjoying the Greek Islands of Santorini, Mykonos, los, Crete, Patmos, and Rhodes. Fly directly into Athens, Istanbul and Cairo to enjoy these itineraries.
Contiki Resort Mykonos
For all those pleasure seekers and sun worshippers!
Sun, Sea and Adventure - welcome to Contiki's resort on the magical Greek island of Mykonos. With the island's best beach on your doorstep, a host of action-filled activities and the best nightlife in Europe to keep you busy, Contiki's Mykonos resort is the ultimate Mediterranean experience.
Special Interest & Winter
Need more time to explore the incredible city of London, prefer to experience the famous festivals or even Europe winter ski and fun, then look no further!
The Check Out London package allows you to make the most of London's sights, theatres and shopping.
Europe's summer festivals are well known, so why not experience Oktoberfest, the Edinburgh Festival or Amsterdam for Easter with Contiki.
If winters more your thing, we've many winter itineraries and a fabulous ski program in Austria.
Russia, Scandi & concept tours
For those that wish to venture further North and East or who prefer travel in a unique style rather than just hotels, then see our Scandinavia & Russia section. For full details of Concept and Camping tours, pick up a copy of the new brochure.